The Vampire of the Continent by Graf E. Reventlow

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Author Reventlow, E. (Ernst), Graf, 1869-1943
Translator Chatterton-Hill, Georges, 1883-1947
LoC No. 16022913
Title The Vampire of the Continent
Original Publication United States: The Jackson Press,1916.
Note Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Vampire of the Continent" by Count Ernst zu Reventlow is a historical treatise written in the early 20th century. The work systematically critiques and analyzes the role of England in shaping modern European history since the late 16th century, portraying it as a nation driven by greed and imperial ambitions. The author emphasizes England's influence on conflicts and power dynamics, presenting it as a "vampire" that feeds off the resources and prosperity of other nations, particularly during periods of war and upheaval. At the start of the work, the translator’s preface sets the stage for Reventlow’s provocative examination of England’s historical actions. It alludes to the myths surrounding England’s role as a liberator, emphasizing instead the destructive impact its imperial pursuits had on Europe and the world. The opening chapters delve into the narratives surrounding key historical events, such as the defeat of the Spanish Armada, notably reinterpreting them through a lens critical of English statecraft. The author's overarching argument is that England, often viewed as a benefactor in historical accounts, has acted primarily out of self-interest and avarice, undermining the stability and prosperity of its continental neighbors in the process. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Causes
Subject Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Germany
Subject Germany -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain
Subject Great Britain -- Foreign relations
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EBook-No. 66468
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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